I have been in one of those processions, and it sure stunned me. And the young man of 44 who was buried was no one known outside his family, and circle of friends and business partners & acquaintances from the flea market world. It is a large family, and most of them still at least talk to each other, so everyone comes and keeps the peace. I have never seen the kind of motorcades and processionals that Monarchs, Heads of State, and Great Generals receive. But for an average Joe, this had to be as good as it gets.
I just went to one of these. Jim was a good guy and one of those pillars of the community. The viewing was amazing, people kept coming and coming and coming. Mine will probably last 10 minutes.
My wife’s Dad, Jerry, and my Uncle Gary died a couple of days apart. Jerry was retired military but also vain, a liar, a womanizer, an alcoholic, and cared for no one but himself. Gary was a college botany professor, family man, outdoorsman, and very much involved in his community.
Maybe fifty people showed for Jerry’s funeral. Immediate family, friends on either side of his bar stool, and a small Honor Guard.Five hundred people showed up for Gary’s funeral. Former students from as far away as Australia came. I’m family and I had to park three blocks away.
The difference between being a jerk and not being a jerk.
The only funeral procession I’ve ever seen that was longer than my mother-in-law’s was Harold Washington’s (my F-I-L was a honcho with the Chicago Teamsters).
I don’t want a funeral. I want to kick off, be cremated, and have my ashes mixed in with the cat box or flushed down the john. Or dumped on a tree. At least I’d be useful for once.
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member about 6 years ago
I have been in one of those processions, and it sure stunned me. And the young man of 44 who was buried was no one known outside his family, and circle of friends and business partners & acquaintances from the flea market world. It is a large family, and most of them still at least talk to each other, so everyone comes and keeps the peace. I have never seen the kind of motorcades and processionals that Monarchs, Heads of State, and Great Generals receive. But for an average Joe, this had to be as good as it gets.
NeedaChuckle Premium Member about 6 years ago
I just went to one of these. Jim was a good guy and one of those pillars of the community. The viewing was amazing, people kept coming and coming and coming. Mine will probably last 10 minutes.
CalLadyQED about 6 years ago
This would’ve been the time for some kind thought compliment about how well-loved and friend-rich the other is. Opportunity for endearment missed.
PoodleGroomer about 6 years ago
Some funerals are to mourn the loss. Some are to make sure he is gone and test the urine proof coffin.
bikamper about 6 years ago
My wife’s Dad, Jerry, and my Uncle Gary died a couple of days apart. Jerry was retired military but also vain, a liar, a womanizer, an alcoholic, and cared for no one but himself. Gary was a college botany professor, family man, outdoorsman, and very much involved in his community.
Maybe fifty people showed for Jerry’s funeral. Immediate family, friends on either side of his bar stool, and a small Honor Guard.Five hundred people showed up for Gary’s funeral. Former students from as far away as Australia came. I’m family and I had to park three blocks away.
The difference between being a jerk and not being a jerk.
Nighthawks Premium Member about 6 years ago
in the end, no matter what one’s accomplishments, the number of people attending the funeral will depend upon the weather
ekw555 about 6 years ago
it’s the boss. everyone wants to be sure he’s actually dead and that they bury him deep.
Cozmik Cowboy about 6 years ago
The only funeral procession I’ve ever seen that was longer than my mother-in-law’s was Harold Washington’s (my F-I-L was a honcho with the Chicago Teamsters).
Great Wizard Nala about 6 years ago
Mine will be mostly waiters and waitresses! (I eat out a lot.) The rest will probably doctors.
BWR about 6 years ago
I don’t want a funeral. I want to kick off, be cremated, and have my ashes mixed in with the cat box or flushed down the john. Or dumped on a tree. At least I’d be useful for once.